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Artist-in-Residence Program in IWAKI

Artist-in-Residence Program in IWAKI





Contact Details	Iwaki Performing Arts Center ALIOS 21 Umemoto, Taira, Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture 970-8026 Japan *from October, 2007, address will be changed : 1-6 MIsaki, Taira, Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture 970-8026 Japan
	TEL	+ 81-246-22-7416
	FAX	+ 81-246-22-8181
	E MAIL	alios-keieisomu@city.iwaki.fukushima.jp
	URL	http://www.iwaki-bunka2008.com
Contact	Kayoko KOBAYASHI

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Administrative Organization	Iwaki Performing Arts Center ALIOS
History	Between 1998 and 2000, the city government drafted new policy plans, which included organizing an artist-in-residence program. In 2001, a feasibility study was conducted to examine the compatibility between a residency program and the governments’ aim to develop innovative programs. The study concluded that a residency program meets the demand to encourage cultural exchange in the local community.
Year of (Program) Commencement	2002
Program Objectives	To stimulate cultural activities in the community and to utilize the human and material resources in the city through the artist-in-residence program.
Program Activities	Following the feasibility study in 2001, model projects focusing on dance, theater, and ballet, were conducted for three years between 2002 and 2004. The outcomes have been reviewed in order to officially launch a full scale program.

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For Artist

Achievements
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Outcomes

Outcomes

Model projects
•	A total of 126 people participated in the programs, and a total of 450 people visited the citizens’ theater as audience.
•	The resident artists inspired local residents to get engaged in their own artistic activities. Such experiences are expected to contribute in developing programs at the new cultural facility.
Regular programs
	Reflecting on both the achievements and the problems of the model projects, efforts are made in attracting local residents’ interest in theater arts, by encouraging participation through increased opportunities, and appreciation through progressive and innovative art programs.

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